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The Northern Community Health and Research Foundation is an active supporter of research and health initiatives which will positively impact the lives of northern communities in South Australia.
NORTHERN COMMUNITIES HEALTH FOUNDATION (NCHF)
DEREK FREWIN EARLY CAREER RESEARCHER AWARD 2020
This prize has been established by the Northern Communities Health Foundation (NCHF) in recognition of the outstanding contribution Emeritus Professor Derek Frewin has given to both the NCHF and the University of Adelaide. This year the NCHF Derek Frewin Early Career Researcher Award will be presented to those working in the field of Neurology or relevant related areas.
HOW TO APPLY
Completed application forms and supporting documents should be forwarded electronically, in one pdf file, to fhsres@adelaide.edu.au by COB on Friday 24th July 2020.
2026 Derek Frewin Early Career Researcher Award
The Derek Frewin Early Career Researcher Award was established by the The Northern Community Health and Research Foundation in recognition of the outstanding contribution Emeritus Professor Derek Frewin AO has given to both the NCH Research Foundation and the University of Adelaide.
Applications open 18 March 2026 and close 17 April 2026.
The value of the prize is $5,000.
The Board will give consideration to research rigor and also to the relevance of the research for the general public and for health care professionals in the northern communities of Adelaide. In 2026, we are particularly encouraging applications for projects connected to wellness and ageing.
The NCH Research Foundation welcomes applications for small research projects and community engagement activities particularly over one or two-year periods. Projects that are likely to lead to further funding opportunities or some sustainability are likely to be viewed positively.
For more information, contact the Foundation at chair@nchrf.com.au or the Adelaide University College of Health team via josie.gray@adelaide.edu.au.
2028 Visiting Professorship
Nominations for the 2028 Northern Community Health & Research Foundation Visiting Professorship are now open. Through this program, the Foundation provides up to $15,000 for travel and accommodation for a peer-nominated leading researcher to visit Adelaide to participate in a program of events including undergraduate teaching, primary care programs and meeting with health professionals and researchers.
You are invited to nominate an internationally eminent researcher or clinician to visit Adelaide in 2028, (preferably during September/October 2028). Nominations will be opened shortly later in 2025.
NCHRF Wellness and Ageing Grant 2026-2027
The NCHRF currently has a particular focus on Wellness & Ageing in the northern suburbs of Adelaide.The NCHRF Board called for applications for research projects in 2025 for our Wellness and Ageing Grants. Projects had to provide a plan and budget over a 2-year time period. It is expected that projects would commence by January 2026. Funding up to $150,000 was available through this program.
In assessing applications, the Board considered research rigor, alignment with NCHRF philosophy and focus, the relevance of the research for the general public and for health care in the northern communities of Adelaide. Projects with translational potential were encouraged.
While not essential, Principal Investigators in the early to mid-career researcher category (up to 15 years post PhD) were strongly encouraged to apply, and the Board encouraged collaboration, and partnerships with research and community organisations, along with applications with other funding partnerships. Projects that are likely to lead to further funding opportunities or some sustainability are likely to be viewed positively. The NCHRF Board will be the final decision maker.
Applications for this grant are now closed.
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